The Nitrogen CycleWhy the most abundant gas in the air is useless to almost…9th GradeAir is 78% nitrogen, but almost no organism can use it directly. Bacteria make it available.1FIXATIONBacteria convert nitrogen gas into ammonia. Lightning does alittle too.2NITRIFICATIONOther bacteria convert ammonia into nitrites, then nitrates.3ASSIMILATIONPlants absorb nitrates through their roots to build proteins.4AMMONIFICATIONDecomposers return nitrogen from dead matter as ammonia.5DENITRIFICATIONBacteria return nitrogen gas to the atmosphere.Legumes host nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their roots. That is whycrop rotation works.The Nitrogen Cyclewww.littleactivity.com

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Science · 9th Grade

The Nitrogen Cycle

Why the most abundant gas in the air is useless to almost everything.

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Note where bacteria appear. They do nearly all of the work in this cycle.

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Grade
9th Grade
Ages
14–15
Subject
Science
Pages
1

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